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    CMS application

    Hi all, Probably a bit late here, but might help. I've just been invited to an AC at CMS, but also struggled with this question initially. This article was hugely helpful: https://repository.law.umich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1062&context=mbelr. If I had any advice, it would be that...
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    In need for video interview advice!

    Having done a few video interviews and having had good success at that stage (although not after), I thought I would share a few tips that might be of help. I think the key thing to remember is that there is a reason the firm has chosen to do a video interview. Any question asked during that...
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    Video Interviews

    Hi, I did the video interview yesterday. Judging from what another candidate told me, and the questions I had, they rotate the questions around fully so there's not really any way to prepare for all eventualities. As per usual, why law and why CMS are always key to know, but mine focused on...

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